John Webster Sharon Jr., of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born on February 10, 1948, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of the late John W. Sharon Sr. and the late Barbara Zane Sharon.

John is survived by his daughters, Melissa "Missy" Anderson and her fiancé Jeremiah Walker, and Christi Barber and her husband Al Barber; numerous grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Irene Ryan.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Laura Lynn Sharon.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia St. Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Visitation will continue at Maurepas Baptist Church, 24309 Hwy 22 Maurepas, Louisiana 70449, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 9:00 am until the funeral services begins at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at McKinney Cemetery in Killian, Louisiana.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.